The Harmony of Spring 和の春 by Elia Locardi

The Harmony of Spring 和の春 by Elia Locardi

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms swirl around the stunning shape of Osaka Castle in Japan… There’s something special about the Sakura season in Japan that has drawn me there for the past 4 years in a row. It’s a feeling harmony – a perfect balance as both nature and weather align themselves for just a brief moment to reveal something truly spectacular. While spring in Japan can be beautiful, these harmonious moments in time are often fleeting as the fragile cherry blossoms can often fall victim to the unpredictable and turbulent weather. That fragility is part of what makes capturing the cherry blossoms so special, and one of the reasons I return time and time again, always seeking that perfect moment with the perfect conditions. And, of course, if those moments of perfect harmony never come, there’s always sake! Our fourth Cherry Blossom season also marks a very special occasion for us, as we set out to lead our first Dream Photo Tour Japan. I’m really looking forward to sharing these beautiful locations with everyone that’s attending. Oh yes, and of course the sake too! To learn the techniques I used to shoot and post-process this image, you can find all the info about my new tutorial video series by visiting:

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